Breast Surgery Recovery

After your breast surgery, you will be carefully monitored to make sure that you are healing as expected. Generally, recovery time lasts several weeks.

Breast Surgery and After Surgery

After your surgery, you will feel sore due to the procedure itself. You may also feel drowsy for a day or two from the anesthesia. Dr. Haque will send you home with post-procedure instructions. These will include use of a bandage or compression garment, which will press the breasts to the body.

At the early stage of your recovery, cold compresses and ice packs can help alleviate swelling and prevent bruising. You can also or make a solution of 1 part rubbing alcohol to 3 parts cold water to make a compress solution for the incision area.

The First Week After Surgery

After breast surgery, you will feel uncomfortable and tired for a few days. You should arrange for a caregiver, such as a close friend or family member, to help you during this time. It is advised to walk around to minimize the risk of blood clot formation. Walking also helps to lessen swelling.

Typically, patients can go back to work after about a week. However, you will still be healing, so you should limit physical activity and get plenty of rest. It is essential to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise until advised by Dr. Haque.

You must also remember the following:

Keep your incision dry and put on topical cream or lotion.

If you have a drainage tube, you must keep the area dry and clean. This tube will be removed following your first post-surgical visit with Dr. Haque.

You must also not forget to take your antibiotics in order to remain safe from infection. Also, you need to take your temperature on a regular basis. If your temperature reaches 101, get in touch with us immediately.

Several Weeks After Surgery

For the next several weeks, your breast will feel quite sensitive. It may take over a month for your swelling to go down, and you must avoid exhausting activity during this period. Depending on your recovery, Dr. Haque may clear you to exercise a month following your surgery. Incisions will slowly fade after 2 months following the surgery and become less visible with time.

Look for Warning Signs

During the recovery time, please place close attention to your general health. If you experience any of these signs, you must get in touch with us immediately:

Pain in legs

Discharge or pus from the nipples or incision

Blood in feces or urine, or spitting up blood

Extreme bleeding or blisters around the incision

Displacement, extrusion, or bottoming out of implants

Uncontrollable dizziness, vomiting or pain

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